Which of the Following Is Included in the Call Provision

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is included in the call provision of a preferred stock?

• A) Preferred stockholders can elect the members of the board of directors and also vote on corporate issues.
• B) Preferred stockholders have priority over common stockholders with regard to assets of the firm.
• C) Preferred stockholders have the right to receive preferred dividends previously not paid, to be disbursed before any common stock dividends can be paid.
• D) Preferred stock can be redeemed by incorporating a maturity option to a preferred stock issue.
• E) Preferred stock can participate with the common stock in sharing the firm's earnings.

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